Nursing: Clinical Tools

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- Full-text databases on chemical, pharmaceutical, and related biological substances used in clinical patient care
- Covers teratogenicity, toxicology, alternative medicine, and pharmaceutical information
- Includes drug reviews, guidelines, clinical reviews, and information from package inserts and drug texts

UCSF has access to Micromedex via mobile apps. There’s no charge for the app.
For installation and setup instructions and password, click the Micromedex button on the main page, look for the “Download Mobile Apps” button in the lower right-hand corner of the next page. You will be asked to update your password on an annual basis.

Helps you: Find evidence-based information on complementary/alternative medicine therapies Comprehensive database of evidence-based monographs and news items on all aspects of complementary/alternative medicine therapies Information for both health professionals and patients Consists of three databases: herbs and supplements; medical conditions; modalities Browse by medical conditions, herb/supplement or modality, or search by keyword Information graded according to strength of scientific evidence.

Access to UpToDate is provided by the UCSF Medical Center

Helps you:
- Find objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines
- Develop, implement, and use clinical practice guidelines

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